What You Can Do to Defend Science in Our Democracy

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From climate impacts to food policy, decisions informed by scientific evidence yield better outcomes for our health, safety, and prosperity. And yet, too often in recent years, scientific evidence and data have been sidelined and misrepresented as powerful corporate interests inject misinformation into debates in the media and on the floors of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. With science under attack from many quarters, UCS is working to defend the role of science in our democracy and support those scientists who speak out about the implications of their findings. Here’s how you can help!

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Write your member of Congress to show your support for strong congressional oversight and highlight exactly why protecting science's ability to serve the public is important to your community's health and safety.

Who can participate:

Everyone

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As citizens in a democracy, we all need to stand up for science—pushing back against misinformation, demanding transparency from corporations and government, and advocating for evidence-based solutions to our common problems.

If you are a scientist, engineer, economist, or health professional, and you'd like to help strengthen the role of science in our democracy, the Science Network needs you. Join over 17,000 other experts working toward evidence-based solutions to our biggest challenges.

If you are live in a community facing decisions about fracking, our new informational toolkit is for you. The toolkit will help you identify critical issues about potential impacts of fracking, distinguish reliable information from spin and misinformation, and engage with scientists, journalists, and other key players in your community.

We Need Your Supportto Make Change Happen

We can ensure that decisions about our health, safety, and environment are based on the best available science—but not without you. Your generous support helps develop science-based solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.

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Take Action

Write your member of Congress to show your support for strong congressional oversight and highlight exactly why protecting science's ability to serve the public is important to your community's health and safety.